1 in all but one issue from cover dates January 1942 to March 1944. Reggie Johnson SD 12 (10) 160 10/91, Charles Williams KO 12 (4+) 175 11/94, Montell Griffin L 12 (10) 175 06/95, Evander Holyfield TKO 9 (5+) Hvy 01/04, First Ring Ranking: #10 Light Heavyweight (November 1998), Last Ring Ranking: #5 Cruiserweight (December 2012), Record vs. Ring-rated Opponents: 9-6-1, 1 No Contest (4 KO), Ring Magazine Championships: Light Heavyweight (2004, 05-06). For instance, if a No. List of the 10 greatest heavyweight boxers of all time: Has Davis was ranked fifth at welterweight in the July 1944 issue but not at all in the following issue. Sometimes, fighters were separated by fractions of points in the total or peak points categories so single wins and losses were impactful in the scoring. Of note, the parameters of this study exclude Alis final loss to a rated Trevor Berbick. The study tried to respect the varying standards The Ring has used to rank fighters over the last century. Those were treated as that months rankings and, if needed, were reordered as champion and top 10 to maintain consistency. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. This is a project intended to be kept up for as long as Ring continues to issue rankings and there is thought to publishing all of the findings of the study, in an expanded format, later on. Randall Yonker had previously been ranked at both super middleweight and light heavyweight but was unranked when McCallum defeated him in 1994. Mayweather was 8-0 against ranked welterweights, including a feud-settling decision over his most prominent contemporary in Manny Pacquiao to unify the WBA, WBC and WBO belts. Larry Holmes (69-6, 44 KO) Larry Holmes (born November 3, 1949) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1973 to 14 Roy Jones Jr. Roy Levesta Jones Jr. is an American former professional boxer, boxing commentator, boxing trainer, rapper, and actor who holds dual American and Russian citizenship. A formula based on body weight percentage differences between divisions of ranked fighters, rather than scale weights of the fighters, was applied. As selected by The Ring magazine in the 2003 Ring Yearbook. Everyone who finished in the top 100 of preliminary research for those three categories was moved into a final pool of what came out to 150 fighters. McCallum won the vacant WBA belt versus Sean Mannion in 1984, rose to number one in Rings rankings in the September 1984 edition, and stayed there almost a year. The hope was to present the results in a way that gives something for everyone to sink their teeth into with the centerpiece being the identification of the rankings of the opponents of individual fighters, for the years when they were in the rankings of The Ring. The No. Pacquiao couldnt solve the riddle of Mayweather in the richest fight of all time, but several multi-fight rivalries magnified the greatness of Pacquiao. However, for a lengthy period of time the February, and later March, issue of the magazine would only feature the annual ratings for the year. A plus symbol + next to an opponents ranking means he was ranked in the weight class above the fighter being examined. (1-64). Lesnevich battled out of New Jersey, staying in the light heavyweight rankings for all but two issues from his debut in the top ten until exiting for the heavyweight ranks in 1949. There is no specific heavyweight ceiling so the formula divides the weight limit of the smaller fighters division against the actual weight of the heavyweight. After leaving boxing, he became the first African-American to play on the Professional Golfers Association tour. The No. Fighters were then given a ranking in each scoring category: overall total, peak score (the highest point their points for wins and losses reached), and ranked wins. Two issues later, Robinsons defeat of former welterweight champion Fritzie Zivic resulted in Robinson being ranked the No. Among them Sugar Ray Robinsons draw versus Henry Brimm was omitted in the initial findings and is added here and the ranking for Henry Cooper prior to his rematch with Muhammad Ali is updated (it was off by one issue; credit to historian Henry Hascup). The study is primarily based on monthly rankings. Between reigns at lightweight, Canzoneri would hold the top contender slot from the August 1933-April 1935 editions. 10) (1-64). 1 contender or next highest-rated contender after a division-leading Mayweather. Moores first win over Jack Chase came when Chase was unranked, though Chases name comes up often from there. In 2002, he was named one of the 25 greatest fighters of the past 80 years by The Ring magazine. Top 10 Lightweights of All Time!Check out the best bookmakers for betting on Boxing! There are, after all, several active fighters on the list. Josh Taylor is the undisputed light welterweight champion, currently the only undisputed champion. Arguably the most dominant champion in the history of boxing, the Brown Bomber reigned for a dozen years with a record 25 consecutive title defenses against all comers in his time. He would enter the top 10 of his signature weight class in the March 1945 issue and have several stints as the top contender in all but one issue from August 1945-July 1946; the June-August 1949 issues; and then for all but two issues from April 1950 to his victory over Maxim for the title as recognized in the February 1953 issue. However, in editing the remainder of the study, the Armstrong knockout of Davis was also found in the results of the August 1944 issue. Charles had some big wins and losses in the first three years of his career, reaching The Rings No. 32 Packey McFarland. He turned pro in 1911, still a teen. He was 3-0 against ranked junior middleweights, including handing Canelo Alvarez his first and to date only loss. A win over the champion of ones weight class, in a title or non-title fight, was worth 11 points, a No. Returning to the ring in 1955, Robinson was never quite as consistent again but still added critical victories against Gene Fullmer and Carmen Basilio to further cement his legend. Benitez then captured the welterweight crown from Carlos Palomino before losing in his first defense to Sugar Ray Leonard. Missing Quality: Prior to entering the top ten, Lewis posted a win over tenth ranked Yale Okun in April 1932 but didnt earn a ranking for the win. Replace Marvin Hagler with Benitez and one still has a four-man, nine-fight series which included a near flawless masterpiece of skill in Benitezs lopsided decision over Duran. Missing Quality: Mannion was unranked when McCallum defeated him and never achieved a ranking in The Ring. Readers will note no such credit from The Ring. An asterisk * is used to note a Ring championship title change or a vacancy being filled. Win total ties were broken based on peak score. At the time, Ali and Marciano were the only undefeated heavyweight champions in history and fans often debated who would win had they met in their primes. Indian Quintana UD 10 (7) 118 02/35, Jack Sharkey Jr. D 8 (UR+) 126 08/36, Jackie Callura D 10 (UR+) 126 05/40, Lou Transparenti L 10 (9) 118 04/41, Lou Transparenti UD 15* (5) 118 06/41, David Kui Kong Young L 10 (4) -118 12/41, Manuel Ortiz TKO by 11 (C) 118 04/43, First Ring Ranking: #8 Welterweight (June 1953), Last Ring Ranking: #8 Middleweight (June 1960), Record vs. Ring-rated Opponents: 9-4-3 (4 KO, 1 KOBY), Ring Magazine Championships: Welterweight (1955-56, 56-57), Middleweight (1957-58). Toney would briefly rise to number one after a draw in the first of three fights with Mike McCallum, only to fall to number two after a controversial win over Dave Tiberi. They include a win over leading bantamweight Bud Taylor and two No. That championship is sorely missing from his resume. Had The Ring continued to recognize champions in 1991, Toneys win over Nunn would have made him The Ring middleweight champion dating to their recognition of Sumbu Kalambay. A thrilling boxer-puncher with exceptional physical strength and stamina, Griffith was No. These are the best of the best. Were here! The points scale shifted for those years. Joe Calzaghe won Ring Magazine championships at super middleweight and light heavyweight. 7. Lynch was credited with one too many. Greb, whose face had taken a beating over the years, died later that year during cosmetic surgery. McCallum was ranked number one at middleweight prior to the Toney rematch and again at light heavyweight prior to losing the WBC title to Fabrice Tiozzo. However, for a lengthy period of time the February, and later March, issue of the magazine would only feature the annual ratings for the year. Of his 40 wins against ranked opposition, 11 were against reigning champions or fighters ranked No. A minus symbol - next to an opponents ranking denotes the opponent was ranked below the weight class of the fighter being examined in that issue. His success continued well after he moved up the scale. 2 fights and surely would have filled a vacancy had The Ring resumed recognizing champions again before either fight. Anything that ends in a list that ranks fighters across eras is going to be open to debate, and the approach used to generate this list is no different. Benitez was unranked when he defeated Antonio Cervantes for his first title, spending his entire tenure in The Rings rankings at Jr. welterweight as champion. Losses worked in reverse. Left-handed Pernell Whitaker made a name for himself by winning gold medals at the 1983Pan American Games and 1984 Summer Olympics. Had The Ring maintained its title policy through the 1990s, Pacquiao would likely have a fourth Ring title at flyweight for his win over Sasakul. Pep posted two wins over Jackie Wilson, in 1943 and 1946, both with Wilson outside the rankings. a champion and the top 10 contenders). In 2002, the writers of Ring Magazine published a ranking of the 80 best fighters of the previous 80 years. Missing Quality: Richie Woodhall fell out of the top ten just a few months before a loss to Calzaghe in 2000 but had been a titlist in the class just two fights prior. Charley Retzlaff KO 1 (4) Hvy 03/36, Max Schmeling KO by 12 (2) Hvy 08/36, John Henry Lewis KO 1 (C-) 175 03/39, Johnny Paycheck TKO 2 (5) Hvy 05/40, Jersey Joe Walcott SD 15 (1) Hvy 01/48, Jersey Joe Walcott KO 11 (1) Hvy 08/48, Rocky Marciano TKO by 8 (3) Hvy 12/51, Career Record: 174-19-6, 2 No Contests (109 KOs, 1 KOBY), First Ring Ranking: #7 Lightweight (May 1941), Last Ring Ranking: #8 Middleweight (July 1962), Record vs. Ring-rated Opponents: 41-10-3 (17 KOs, 1 KOBY), Ring Magazine Championships: Welterweight (1946-51), Middleweight (1951, 51-52, 55-57, 57, 58-60). 1-contender rankings at junior featherweight and welterweight along with a No. DeGrasse, before and after the loss to Salica, could occasionally be found near the bottom of the featherweight top ten. WebHe is a two-time heavyweight world champion, and also held the unified WBA, WBC, IBF, and The Ring heavyweight titles in 1989. The 1926 and subsequent annual rankings prior to the introduction of monthly rankings included more than 10 fighters so the first 11 were all factored in. 2-ranked bantamweight defeated the No. By the time he retired in 1925, he had a record of 89-6-1 with 70 knockouts. According to the editors at Ring Magazine, this is how the rest of the top 80 shakes out. Tarver was inconsistent from there, but managed impressive performances to recapture the Ring crown after losing it to Glen Johnson and won another IBF belt later against Clinton Woods. results from January-June 1925 used the 1925 annual and the rest of the year used 1926s. Chatchai Sasakul KO 8 (2) 112 03/99, Medgoen Singsurat TKO by 3 (UR) 112 Holiday/99, Agapito Sanchez Tech. Results are now current as of January 21, 2022. He reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949, and is considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. Group three was derived from fighters who scored in the top 75 of any of the three scoring categories or whose final scoring average was higher than what would otherwise be the bottom ten of the top 100 (70-100). Scoring results key: Most of the fighters listed in the Scoring Results section were in The Rings ratings at the time the examined ranked fighters of this feature faced them. Missing Quality: On the way to Nunn, Toney defeated a Merqui Sosa who would later be ranked at super middleweight and light heavyweight. The FINAL TEN of Cliff Rolds unique evaluation of The Rings 97-year-old divisional ratings and the 100 fighters who faced the best of their respective weight classes and eras during their time in the Bible of Boxings rankings. A loss to the champion was a one-point deduction sliding to 11 for a loss to the No. Joe Louis. The shortest resume to make the top 100, the lack of volume for Puerto Ricos Chegui was offset by a collection of highly rated wins and no bad losses while in the rankings. He stood as number one contender after his first loss to Dick Tiger but slipped from the post after the rematch and fought only twice more in his career. A 1963 win over ranked welterweight Ralph Dupas was outside the study scope. Davis was not ranked in the August issue and the result of the fight was reported in the September issue, so it was not recorded as a ranked win. "Willie Pep" was the stage name ofGuglielmo Papaleo, an American boxer and two-time world featherweight champion. Draw 6 (10) 122 02/02, Marco Antonio Barrera TKO 11* (C) 126 03/04, Juan Manuel Marquez D 12 (1) 126 09/04, Erik Morales L12 (2+) 130 Vol. For instance, if a No. Joe Louis; Sam Langford; Jimmy Wilde; Archie Moore; Sandy Saddler; Stanley Ketchel; Jack Dempsey; Bob Fitzsimmons; George Foreman; Earnie Shavers; Sugar Ray Robinson; Ruben Olivares; Wilfredo Gomez; Rocky Marciano; Sonny Liston; Mike Tyson; Bob In a pro career that began in 1968 and lasted until 2001, he won titles in four different divisions: lightweight, welterweight, light middleweight, and middleweight. This has been a pleasure to put together. Their rankings in each category were then averaged into a final score. Its not a reflection of a change of opinion about anyones placement. It would be more fair if his place was debated more like versions of Van Halen. Salica posted a win over unranked future bantamweight champion Manuel Ortiz in 1939. Louis was 10-1 against Ring-ranked opposition before defeating James Braddock for the crown. An illustrated portrait of Ezzard Charles graces the December 1950 issue of The Ring. Terence Crawford advanced his standing with a win over a ranked Shawn Porter while Vasiliy Lomachenko entered the top 100 with his latest win over a ranked Richard Commey. The solution was to include all results from 1924 in evaluating 1925 and then applying six-month increments with spare exception near mid-year dates until the debut of monthly rankings; i.e. Mayweather was nearly untouchable in the class. He came out ahead 2-1 in a fateful rivalry with Paret, narrowly edged Luis Rodriguez 3-1 over four fights and pounded past Denny Moyer in two of their three contests. 1 contender was worth 10, etc. Corrections to the initial findings of Peter Kane, Benny Lynch, and Jake LaMotta changed the position of each. He also won a gold medal at the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics. 1 ranking at flyweight in the era when The Ring did not recognize singular champions. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Join our newsletter to get info about latest events and deals! Writing in the July 1931 issue of The Ring, editor Nat Fleischers position came down to the scales, specifically that Berg could not lose his junior-welter crown when compelled to enter the ring at the lightweight limit., Ignacio Fernandez W 10 (2-) 126 07/29, Stanislaus Loayza UD 10 (8+) 140 11/29], Stanislaus Loayza UD 10 (4+) 140 04/30, Harry Dublinsky SD 10 (7) 135 07/32], Harry Dublinsky L 10 (3+) 147 10/34, Harry Dublinsky W 10 (1+) 147 11/34, Jimmy McLarnin UD 10 (1+) 147 06/36, First Ring Ranking: #9 Heavyweight (March 1962), Last Ring Ranking: #5 Heavyweight (November 1980), Record vs. Ring-rated Opponents: 32-4 (20 KOs, 1 KOBY), Ring Magazine Championships: Heavyweight (1964-70, 74-78, 78). Losses worked in reverse. The result for readers is still a list of 100 fighters, featuring the same names (minus two), in a slightly different order than found in the print issue of the magazine. Leonard retired with a record of 36-3-1 with 25 knockouts. Draws against ranked opponents were worth half a win; draws against unranked opponents were a six-point deduction. An alphabetical addendum will also be posted on RingTV.com, with the scoring results for anyone who finished in the top 100 of one of the scoring categories but didnt make the final 100 along with a couple additional names in Sandy Saddler and George Foreman. Historians recognize Canzoneri as a three-division champion. 2 bantamweight in the world and was ranked the top contender at junior lightweight from the March to August 1929 issues. Muhammad Ali graces the cover of the December 1972 issue of The Ring. Oh my god! Scoring for total points and peak points relied on a base 11-point scale (i.e. He turned pro that same year, winning his first 19 matches and capturing the world heavyweight title in 1964. Two + signs mean the examined fighter faced an opponent two weight classes heavier (based on the divisions The Ring ranked at the time). James Toney downs 1996 Olympic champ Vassily Jirov to win the IBF cruiserweight title in 2003, the year he earned his second Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year award. 24, 1988), Muhammad Ali (Jan. 17, 1942June 3, 2016), Joe Louis (May 13, 1914April 12, 1981), Getty Images/Hulton Archive / Stringer, Willie Pep (Sept. 19, 1922Nov. Ali was arrested in 1966 for refusing to be inducted into the U.S. Army, a case that did not end until the U.S. Supreme Court exonerated him in 1971. A 1960 Olympic gold medalist at light heavyweight and the only fighter to capture the Ring (and lineal) heavyweight title three times, Ali entered the ratings less than two years into his career and defeated four top-10 contenders to earn his shot at Sonny Liston. Romero was ranked intermittently at light heavyweight from 1937-38 and for most of 1943. The 1926 and subsequent annual rankings prior to the introduction of monthly rankings included more than 10 fighters so the first 11 were all factored in. Lesnevich was out of action for almost four years between 1942-46 for service in World War II but would return to defend the title a few times before losing it to Freddie Mills. WebHe is a two-time heavyweight world champion, and also held the unified WBA, WBC, All fighters who finished in the top 100 of each scoring category were included in the first grouping. During a pro career that ran from 1977 to 1997, "Sugar" Ray Leonard won titles in a remarkable five divisions: welterweight, light middleweight, middleweight, super middleweight, and light heavyweight. The solution was to include all results from 1924 in evaluating 1925 and then applying six-month increments with spare exception near mid-year dates until the debut of monthly rankings; i.e. He also hosts TV and radio sports talk shows. Ali was Rings 1963 (as Cassius Clay), 1966 (retroactively), 1972 (with Carlos Monzon), 1974, 1975 and 1978 Fighter of the Year.He was in Rings Following the loss, he was ranked first or second in every issue until defeating DeMarco for his first of two welterweight crowns. 10 contender. Toney had wins over former titlists like Steve Little and Adolpho Washington after they exited the rankings and suffered four losses after his final exit from the rankings. The first two wins against Maxim came in 1942 when Maxim was unranked and often competing at heavyweight. 1 contender at heavyweight from the July 1955-January 1957 issues, though boxings highest honor eluded him. Pep was Rings 1945 Fighter of the Year. WebThe International Boxing Research Organization rates Foreman as the eighth greatest heavyweight of all time. Salica achieved his first number one rating at bantamweight in the September 1935 issue and he would stay up and down in the top five for most of the next five years. [California Jackie Wilson MD 10 (3) 147, Henry Armstrong UD 10 (3) 147 10/43, Vic Dellicurti UD 10 (10+) 160 01/45, Georgie Abrams SD 10 (3+) 160 07/47, Bernard Docusen UD 15 (1) 147 08/48, Steve Belloise RTD 7 (2+) 160 10/49, Robert Villemain UD 15 (3) 160 07/50, Robert Villemain TKO 9 (5) 160 02/51, Joey Maxim RTD by 13 (C+) 175 08/52, Rocky Castellani SD 10 (2) 160 09/55, Carmen Basilio L 15* (C-) 147 10/57, Carmen Basilio SD 15* (C) 160 04/58. 50. Freddie Steele TKO by 2 (1-) 160 01/37, Young Corbett III TKO by 5 (UR-) 160 05/37, Anton Christoforidis UD 15 (3) 175 07/41, Tami Mauriello SD 15* (4) 175 10/41, Bruce Woodcock KO by 8 (6+) Hvy 11/46, Tami Mauriello UD 10 (6+) Hvy 09/47, Tami Mauriello TKO 7 (6+) Hvy 12/47, Ezzard Charles RTD by 7 (1+) Hvy 09/49, First Ring Ranking: #9 Middleweight (March 1964), Last Ring Ranking: #7 Light Heavyweight (January 1969), Record vs. Ring-rated Opponents: 7-2 (4 KO), Ring Magazine Championships: Light Heavyweight (1965-66). Six of the nine fights in the Benitez version took place before Duran-Hagler added the Marvelous one to the mix. After the loss to Frazier, Ali would fight 14 times, going 8-1 in that run against ranked opposition (seven heavyweights and light heavyweight champion Bob Foster) before upsetting George Foreman to regain the title. Win total ties were broken based on peak score. 8. 1 contender spot at middleweight from the November 1949 issue until he won his first of five middleweight crowns in the storied St. Valentines Day Massacre versus Jake LaMotta. Benitez deserves remembrance as the fifth king. Louis reached No. The Ring recognized only four men as light heavyweight champion from August 1941 to March 1962: Gus Lesnevich, Freddie Mills, Joey Maxim and Moore. The inexhaustible Welshman tied the record for defenses of a title at super middleweight with Germanys Sven Ottke. The biggest question for Louis might be how many more title defenses he would have had without service in World War II. When he retired in 1966, he had a record of 229-11-1 with 65 knockouts. Tarver never lost to a fighter ranked outside the top five of their weight class. Griffith could be defeated, but his ability to consistently rebound from losses was remarkable. 33 Ted (Kid) Lewis. Your destination for the best boxing news, videos and live streams! Antonio Tarver. Along with Ring Magazine titles at featherweight, junior lightweight and junior welterweight, Pacquiao also achieved No. Group one: anyone who finished in the top 100 of all three scoring categories or whose scoring average was higher than those who did. Saddler and Pep would face off one more time, Pep losing the series to his archrival 3-1 with all three losses inside the distance. WebThe Ring enlisted the services of various historians and writers, including Farhood, Click here to read the introduction to the rankings feature, Click here to purchase a copy of the Collectors Issue. So, LaMotta was The Rings No. Sakio Bika was unranked prior to a loss to Calzaghe in 2006 but Bika would be ranked continuously for a long stretch between 2007 and 2014. He remained active in boxing, refereeing frequently until dying of a heart attack while officiating at a match in 1947. Mayweathers wins over Angel Manfredy and Diego Corrales were also No. Andrew Eisele is a boxing writer who has covered the sport for Time, Inc. Mayweathers junior lightweight run came during the era where The Ring didnt render championships. 2 contenders, and bested No. In a 111-fight career, nearly half of Griffiths opponents could be found ranked in the pages of Ring Magazine. He turned pro after the Olympics and went on to win titles in the lightweight, light welterweight, welterweight, and light middleweight divisions. Yall musta forgot Antonio Tarver shocked the boxing world in May 2004. Mayweather was Rings 1998 and 2007 Fighter of the Year. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Missing Quality: Louis could easily have been historys first two-time heavyweight king. Mike McTigue was the light heavyweight champion for the inaugural rankings in 1925 and was rated fourth. Over the next several days, RingTV.com will present Rolds list in its entirety, beginning with Nos. Group two was anyone else who finished in the top 100 for peak score and ranked wins but not overall points (65-69). 2023 RING TV LIVE. 50. WebThe Super Fight was a fictional boxing match between Rocky Marciano and Muhammad Ali shot in 1969 and released in 1970. The Ring ranked him as In other words, Angott was The Rings No. 1 contender spot from the April 1949 issue until earning recognition from The Ring as heavyweight champion in the December 1950 issue following a win over an unranked and recently unretired Joe Louis. An additional win was identified for Henry Armstrong, forcing a flipping of position between Armstrong and Pernell Whitaker. Toney was never stopped in more than 90 professional starts. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. Calzaghe captured every major sanctioning body belt (if not all at the same time), and earned recognition as champion from The Ring over the course of a decade. 100-91, counting down by sets of 10 to the top 10 rated fighters. One of boxings great, ageless wonders, the Old Mongoose tackled contenders from middleweight to heavyweight for 17 years before finally getting a crack at a world title. Griffiths career was marked by several multi-fight rivalries. Harry Greb (June 6, 1894Oct. Robinson would stay ranked No. Nicknamed the "Brown Bomber", Louis' Pierre Langlois D 10 (UR+) 160 01/54, Italo Scortichini D 10 (UR) 147 02/54, Pierre Langlois UD 10 (10+) 160 06/54, Sugar Ray Robinson SD 15* (C+) 160 10/57, Sugar Ray Robinson L 15 (1) 160 04/58, Gene Fullmer TKO by 14 (2) 160 10/59, First Ring Ranking: #10 Jr. Middleweight (August 1982), Last Ring Ranking: #9 Light Heavyweight (May 1997), Record vs. Ring-rated Opponents: 10-5-1 (6 KO). The result in the Tiberi fight resulted in calls for a Congressional investigation and could have affected Toneys placement as a loss to an unranked opponent. Wins and losses to opponents in higher and lower divisions were included. Known for his ability to deliver (and withstand) a furious beating, Harry Greb was a remarkably physical fighter. Top 10 Greatest Boxers Of All TimeMuhammad Ali. Image Credits: blackhistorymonth.org.uk Muhammad Ali is not only regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time but also the greatest athlete to ever exist.Sugar Ray Robinson. Image Credits: theepochtimes.com Speaking of great records, Sugar Ray Robinson. Floyd Mayweather Jr. Manny Pacquiao. Mike Tyson. Joe Louis. Sugar Ray Leonard. More items Missing Quality: Before he entered the rankings for the first time, Moore split fights with Johnny Bandit Romero in 1938. 1 contender spot at middleweight in the October-December 1942 issues before assuming the No. From 1930-1956, nine men would hold the heavyweight crown. 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